Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We booked a budget stay in Wildwood, New Jersey because the price was so good—but once we arrived, we quickly realized many things were closed.

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09:31 - Congress Hall Hotel: go.stay22.com/nBnjFLnnLC

So instead, we found ourselves going to Cape May every single day. From the historic streets and Washington Street Mall to Congress Hall, Sunset Beach, and local restaurants like The Mad Batter, Cape May had so much more open and happening.
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Check rates for Cape May resorts here👇
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In this video, we share our full experience staying in Wildwood vs visiting Cape May, including where we stayed, what we did, and whether it’s worth saving money by staying in Wildwood and driving to Cape May instead.
If you're planning a trip to the Jersey Shore, this will help you decide where to stay.
📍 Locations featured:
- Wildwood, NJ
- Cape May, NJ
- Washington Street Mall
- Congress Hall
- Sunset Beach
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